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Gus weight loss - the end

For those of you waiting for an update on Gus and his cycling weight loss program… Well he didn’t make it. Quite spectacularly as it turns out, missing the original target of 16 stone by about two stone.
Our boss (who incidentally weighs about as much as Gus lost in a good week) is none too impressed, Personally I think he’s done pretty well considering all of his other commitments: At the finish Gus is clearly in much better shape through cycling and has already achieved a lot, just not a new iPod.
And he hasn't really finished. His real goal of being able to ride our local trails again is still easily doable.
Keep it up mate.

Gus weight loss - the final week

It's getting close to the final weigh in for Gus. Whilst you're reading this over breakfast, Gus is busy pedalling like some kind of demented two wheeled Rocky through the mean streets of Swansea in a last ditch attempt to hit his weight loss target.
Juggling a family, a hectic work schedule and his cycling weight loss program, he’s found it pretty tough this last month. Suffice to say he’s been running short of his target, even the reduced weight loss target we set recently.
Well the buck stops this Wednesday and we’re all about to find out if Gus is a hero or a hopeless bum, whether he’s deserving of a shiny new iPod or an unbuttered cucumber sandwich and a kick up the arse.

Gus weight loss - week 18

It’s been a bit hectic round here recently. An office move for Tredz online and a whole series of events we’ve been getting involved with has kept us on our toes.
Gus has been off his feet like the rest of us, which has kept him from his bike and from hitting his weight loss targets lately. He’s also been on the road a lot so there hasn’t been anyone to shout at him whilst he gorged himself on family size Toblerones in motorway service station car parks*.
I spoke to him this morning and he told me he has gotten back on the bike despite all this. The first time in two weeks and it has made an instant impact on his weight:

Ridden: 21.98 miles (35.3 km) (last week: nil)
Average Speed: 13.7 mph (22.4 kmh) (last week: slow)
Time on bike: 1 hrs 36 mins (last week: none)
Current Weight: 18 stone 7 pounds (117.4kgs) (last week: 18 stone 11 pounds, 119.2 kgs)
Weight loss: 5 pounds 2.2kg (last week: zilch)
Remember
Starting weight at 19/07/07: 21 stone 3 pounds (134.7 kgs)
Target weight for 01/01/08: 16 stone (101 kgs)

The original target of 16 stone looks very unlikely at the moment. Short of a miracle, it looks like Gus is going to fall a bit short even with a huge effort in the final run in. So we’ve set a new, more achievable target of 18 stone. Our boss is pretty adamant that the iPod isn’t happening (“We said 16!”), but I’m sure his already impressive efforts will be rewarded with something. Maybe a carrot.

* Probably not true

Gus weight loss - week 17

Gus may have lost weight this week, then again, he may not have. He neglected to get on the scales to find out. Apparently it's been another 'hectic week' and he's been 'rushed off his feet' on 'official Tredz business' etcetc.
The solitary chocolate smear running down his chin tells another story though.
Nah, only joking, he has been busy this week so we'll let him off this time. He's promised to get back on the saddle today though so next week we expect to see some actual weight loss in this weight loss program.

Remember
Starting weight at 19/07/07: 21 stone 3 pounds (134.7 kgs)
Target weight for 01/01/08: 16 stone (101 kgs)

Gus weight loss – week 16

A late update from Gus this week on his cycling for weight loss program will hint towards the result. He’s been busy on official Tredz business, so he’s got a cast iron excuse as to why he hasn’t lost any weight.
The cast iron excuse isn’t washing with our iron fist boss though, who is at pains to point out the original terms of the deal. "No weight loss, no iPod!"

Ridden: 42 miles (67.9 km) (last week: 54 miles, 86.9)
Average Speed: 13.6 mph (21.8 kmh) (last week: 13.5 mph, 21.7 kmh)
Time on bike: 3 hrs (last week: 3 hr 58 minutes)
Current Weight: 18 stone 11 pounds (119.2 kgs) (last week: 18 stone 11 pounds, 119.2 kgs)
Weight loss: Nowt (last week: zilch)

Remember
Starting weight at 19/07/07: 21 stone 3 pounds (134.7 kgs)
Target weight for 01/01/08: 16 stone (101 kgs)

Get pedalling Gus.

Gus weight loss - week 15

Never a man to let geography get in his way, Gus managed to experience some Indian and Chinese culture as well as the local (pasty based) customs during his trip to Cornwall. We won’t hold it against him though, since he’s managed to enjoy himself and get straight back on the bike, finishing without any weight gain.   

Ridden: 54 miles (86.9 km) (last week: away)
Average Speed: 13.5 mph (21.7 kmh) (last week: away)
Time on bike: 3 hr 58 minutes (last week: away)
Current Weight: 18 stone 11 pounds (119.2 kgs) (last week: away)
Weight loss: Nup (last week: away)

Remember
Starting weight at 19/07/07: 21 stone 3 pounds (134.7 kgs)
Target weight for 01/01/08: 16 stone (101 kgs)

Gus on holiday

Gus is away this week, so no proper updates on his cycling for weight loss program, but he did get in touch to let us know that holidaying in the land of temptation (Cornwall) is proving tough for his diet. Clotted cream, scones and jam are calling out to him from every quaint ye olde tea shoppe. Don’t do it Gus!   

Gus weight loss - week 13

Gus fell off the wagon last weekend.

He was one of the Tredz mob doing the rounds at the Cycle Show this year. He did all the driving (not to mention all the getting lost) and spent the entire day on his feet checking out new products. So we’ll forgive him for reaching for a generous number of free energy bars to keep him going. At least he’s feeling remorseful now, as all “that free rabbit food broke me” afterwards. Fibre overkill?

Anyway way, off track this week:

Ridden: 18 miles (28.9 km) (last week: 57 miles, 91 km)
Average Speed: 13.4 mph (21.2 kmh) (last week: 13.8 mph, 22.2 kmh)
Time on bike: 1 hr 20 minutes (last week: 4 hrs 8 minutes)
Current Weight: 18 stone 11 pounds (119.2 kgs) (last week: 18 stone 11 pounds, 119.2 kgs)
Weight loss: Nada (last week: 2 pounds, 907 g)

Remember

Starting weight at 19/07/07: 21 stone 3 pounds (134.7 kgs)
Target weight for 01/01/08: 16 stone (101 kgs)

Gus weight loss – week 12

A ticking off from our Energiser Bunny of a boss and a new bike (more of which soon) and Gus is back on track. 2 pounds weight loss and its as if last weeks blip never happened.

Ridden: 57 miles (91 km) (last week: 10 miles, 16.09 km)
Average Speed: 13.8 mph (22.2 kmh) (last week: 12.2 mph, 20.3 kmh)
Time on bike: 4 hrs 8 minutes (last week: 38 minutes)
Current Weight: 18 stone 11 pounds (119.2 kgs) (Last week: 18 stone 13 pounds, 120.2 kgs)
Weight loss: 2 pounds (907 g) (Last week: nowt)

A massive improvement.

Remember

Starting weight at 19/07/07: 21 stone 3 pounds (134.7 kgs)
Target weight for 01/01/08: 16 stone (101 kgs)

Gus falling short

It’s all true! Gus has returned to sugary tea and crisps! It’s reaching a tipping point for him now; he’s already looking at a 3 pound a week weight loss to make his target. Doable, but he’s making it tough on himself now. Our merciless boss is suggesting he gets himself on a turbo trainer every morning to sweat it out – whatever he does it’s now or never for our intrepid dieter.  Come on mate you can do it!

Here’s a chart showing the size of his task: